英国文学选读课件 Milton.ppt

Contents John Milton′s Times 1642-1649: English Civil War King/Anglican Clergy vs. Parliament (dominated by Puritans) Protestant Revolution (Death of King Charles I) 1649-1660: No British King 1649-1653: Commonwealth 1653-1658: Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell 1660: Restoration (of King Charles II)  Milton’s Works Works of his early age: 1. pamphlets on marriage and divorce: “Doctrine and Discipline of Divorce” “离婚的戒律与学说” 2. pamphlets on political liberty: “Areopagitica” “论出版自由” Works of his middle age: 1) Defense of the English People 《为英国人民声辩》 2) The Second Defense of the English People 《再为英国人民声辩》 Milton’s Works Works of old age: 1) Paradise Lost 《失乐园》 (masterpiece, in 12 books ) 2) Paradise Regained 《复乐园》 (sequel续集 of Paradise Lost) 3) Samson Agonistes 《力士参孙》 Paradise Lost (1667) an epic in twelve books in the tradition of Virgils Aeneid, recounting the story of Satans rebellion against God, and of the disobedience and fall of Adam and Eve, led astray by Satans lies. The Story of Paradise Lost The creation The rebellion of Satan and his fellow angels Their defeat and expulsion from Heaven Creation of the earth and of Adam and Eve Satan in hell plotting against God Satan’s temptation of Eve Departure of Adam and Eve from Eden Paradise Lost tells how Satan rebelled against God and how Adam and Eve were driven out of Eden. Paradise Lost won him great honor. The poem Paradise Lost, consisting of twelve books, is marked for its intricate and contradictory composition. It is based on the biblical legend of the imaginary progenitors of the human race—Adam and Eve, and involves God and his eternal adversary, Satan in its plot. * JOHN MILTON 戚佳翔 潘娇丽 徐智慧 王彬彬 Life Works Writing skill Background The 17th century was one of the most tempestuous Periods in English history.The contradictions between the feudal system and the bourgeoisie had reached its peak and resulted in a revolutionary outburst. From James I to Oliver Cr